The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1890. A SMALL LOAN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 3493, 24 April 1890, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1890. A SMALL LOAN.

There have been whispers of late showing that the powers that be have on their minds the expediency of proposing a small loan of some kind or another, and we can understand that it is as difficult for a Ministry accustomed to spend borrowed money to live without it as it is for an old smoker to exist without bis tobacco.. The Ministry is now near the bone with a fag end of at) old loan, and can it be expected to get'on'without a fresh supply 1 We could hardly fancy that a radical Ministry would even care to accept office if there were no loan money to distribute, and no prospect of obtaining it, Tho feeling ot the Colony is, we fancy, still pretty iitrong that borrowing means sorrowing, and men will not listen to the beguilements of bold spirits who urge that the sorrowing only arises because we don't borrow enough, and that we have only to grusp the nettle a little firmer. The Colony lias been badly bitten and is still very shy, and the race of professional politicians called into existence by the mis-spent millions of past years, is thinning out. Wo have tried to make New Zealand grow like Chinamen's vegetables, by forced marchos, and the result has been a rank and unwholesome development. 'We do not know who aie the particular politicians who are needing the small loan which is now in the atmosphere, but the late Ministerial trip through the North Island central route is a little suggestive. How elate must havo been Dr Newman to have had two Ministers of the Crown at his bridle rein, while he expatiated on the fertility of a country upon which we scarcely think he would be able to form a 'sober opinion when on the back of a tall horse, Dr Newman isthe hero of the hour, organising a political combination between the Wellington and Auckland provinces wbioh might result in a mall loan. But though he has baggc-d a couple of minister? and lectured the Auckland Chamber of Commerce he will fail to bring about the little combination which he desires. Auckland people know a good deal more about the Doctor's delectable land than he does himself and they have had their own experiences of taking rose colored views of tho North island oases and their eyes are opeu. They know that what seems to him to bo a paradise is vanity and vexation of spirit and if they have any political prejudico at the present time it is in the direction of cutting down expenditure and lightening the terrk ble burden ol the property tax, which now bears very heavily upon many of tljen), Thousands of Auoklanders hold property wbjo.h they cannot sell atother-than a ruinous e.aerjfoe and from whioh they cannot obtain a rovenne. It is serious for them to pay a heavy direct tax on such properties and this is where the 6hoe pinches in the North and the little Doctor found th,aj; )ie was not quito in touch with Auckland eenfijnant when he broaobed his project there the other day. We fanoy the ministry will do well to fight shy of a small loan, for the country as a whole is very much against further borrowing and it haß perhaps done the Ministry little good for two of it? members to have become the body guard of the member for Thorndon on his recent expedition. "

Ocm contemporary having declared that a sticking up oaso occurred on the Upper Plain road, is wrath with all who' will not fall in with his view, " Two respectable'men wero assailed," ha Says, "in a ruffianly manner by three strangers in a lonely ! spot. Assuming there was such an ataauli wlijf ooetj iw| one,' of the respecwW'Ptt la 1 /.'.to kfysW

agarifst;'dn.e of the tlii-eo strangers;Another version of the story is that was one of the respectable men who made the assault, and this may possibly account for the reluctance displayed by tho respectable men to take the proceedings incumbent upon them as good citizens,-

_ Wo understahd,that by tho death of an inmato, the Masterton Hospital will be beuofitol considerably (row a pecuniary point of view, It iB reported in Invercarsjll that good gold prospects havo boon oblatncd on Maitland Island, near Preservationlnlot, tho scone of the recent field, An alarm compass, a recent invention, Bounds au alarm if the vessol is allowed to get off Lev course, Electricity is brought into play to accomplish this. It is intended to give tho three survivors of the baiquo Kiriilie, a kit costing £ls each, a donation of a few pounds apiece, and if possible to find them berths when they uro ableto resume duties. The inspector of. schools, Mr Leo, osiinined tho Pahiatua school on Monday last, and to-day is inspecting the Mangatainoka school. We hear that the Rev Mr Lymbum intends agitating for tho establishment of an Arbor Day at Maryborough, The programme for tho vocal and instrumental concort" ot the Masterton Football Club, b be hold in tho Temperance Hall this ovoning, appears in another column, It will be scon that the beat musical talent of the town will be introduced, so.that aorowdedhouse may bo expected.

The Pahiatua Star says :-It is quit 6 alarming the number ot korsos thac ai c disappearing. from Pahiatua, Whothe 1 they have voluntarily takon the; l departure, or whether they have been taken by force, is. aquestion worthy ol consideration.:;.. It As quitb possible that since the main road has bean disturbed horses have become so dißpusted that they have gene to fresh fields and pistons new,'

A portion of the surplus of tho Wellington Jubilee Celebration Committee may bo observed apponded to the watch guaid of an old identity of this town in tho shape of a commemoration medal. On ono side appears "Port Nio" of 1840, with tho ship "Aurora" entering the harbor, whilst on tho other may bo Been the Empire City of to-day, with its massivu buildings and cxtonsive shipping wharves. Tho contrast is at least striking.

It is computed that in London, within a radius of half a mile irom bt Paul's Cathedral, 23,000 females find day employment, in callings for t'lo most part anything but lucrative. Mauufaotnrots of oveiy articlo of wearing apparel hare their headquarters in this vicinity, which is rapidly becoming » colony of warehouses and workrcowi, and teeming with buay life. Messrs Koss'and Muir, coach and carriage buildors.etc.-, of this town, havo just completed a very useful' and economising article in tho shape of a patent lever press, for pressing straw und hay. The iuvention, which has long been needed, is similar to a wool and ilax press, and as soon as it becomes known will doubtless be greatly used in tho district. A trial of a must Bueceßs''ul character was made yesterday with tho pross.

An impudent Bivindle waa perpetrated in Carterton tho other day, by a re-spectable-looking individual. Just abo'it dusk ho called at a religious hook depot, and after looking over a number of books, selected nno costing ss, and placing what appeared to be two halfcrowns on the counter, smilingly told the shopkeeper" ho need not trouble to wrap it up," and skipped gaily out. The unsuspecting bookman pocketed tho coin without taking very particular notice, but a little later on to his inexpresßiblo disgust ho found that one ol the "half-crowns" was a penny piece thinly coated with silver. The term of a " pale horse' is gonerally applied to that timo in the.expertionco of man whon ho is called upon to "shuffle off this mortal coil;" but our readers will pardon us for connecting it with a full-blown brother to tho arab steed of Mark Twain, which yesterday figured prominently in Mastertou in front of a certain plaoo of business. The animal in question was positively white, and its many and varied points gained no small amount of public admiration. The poor bruts looked as if it had not bocn blessed with a feed of oats since leaying tho Ark, and as if it could bo now applied wily to one purpose —that of advertising, Timber iB being gradually got on to tho ground for tho Town Hall at Gladstone, but thore is no chance of tho buildtn; being up for use this winter. Considerable dissatisfaction is felt by some of those who have promised to site subscriptions, not only at the delay and want of energy which has characterised the proceedings, but at tho mysterious way in'which everything is being conducted, It is only due to thoso who are to pay for it, that they should know exactly what kind of hull is to be erected when it is proposed to build it, and what money is at command to meet the expense, whatever it may bo, A meeting should certainly be called, when all these points should bo discussed, and "at which those interested should havo full information given to them as to the present position of matters, if this step is not taken, it is likely that many will refuse to bo controlled by the subscription list, which is only a record of voluntary contributions, and is )iot absolutely binding. A meeting of tho Mastertun-Opaki Jockey Olub was held in the Club Hotel yestetday, there being a fair attendance of membors, Tho chair wss occupied by Mr T. Chamberlain (President), Tho minutes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed. Tho resignation of Mr B. J, Ktton as Secretary to the Olub was received and accepted, and it was decided that a letter be writieu him, thanking him for his past services, Mr \V, Sellnr was unanimously elected to fill tho vacancy caused. Tho Secretary, jn repjy to»question put by Mr Walker, stated that there .was a credit balanco on the last hack meetiiis of a few pounds. A letter was read from the Secretary of tho Metropolitan Racing, Club, asking for a properly audited balance sheet of tho Inst hack meeting,.wjth a list of tho mombers of the North Wairarapa Hack Bating Club. Tee 'Secretary was insti'uctedjto forward the necessary information, and make allarrangeuientßfor holding "a haj?k meeting on''Queen's Birthday! Two new members having been proposed, tho proceedings ter'ipiatxd, . ' . '

Our dress department is now abundantly supplied with all tho latest fashions, both in textures and oolours, adapted for the autumn and winter season, at Te Aro Houeo, Wellington, ■ • To bojjiu with, Everyone should inspect our special "llolton" oloth, 80 inches wide. This a most useful material, and not only so, but is attractive in appearance, and may bo had iu Uaok, three shades of grey gronat, greens, and brownsHaving been manufactured to our express oi'dor, ye pan guavantco its wear, A full drcsa'lcno'th' wjjl tjosj, Ills Off only, at Te Aro flouso, Wellington,'' Tdbs there aro useful varieties of colored meltons, 25 inches wide, from OJd to Is por yard; French foules, in all now colours, from 12jd per yard; lioniesjiuns and fancy knickers, splashes, flecks, broken checks, fanoy plaids to., fromOd to IslMper yard, at To. Aro House,' Wellington, ' In double ->yitlUi'" Ifjateriius,'" -ig and U inohes wide, "wo eqqprate, ''All wool aniosonS|2s s (id lo is &i per yariij fancy tweeds, Is lid to 2s lid pot yard; fanoy plaids, bounties, knickers, bannookburns, <£o.,2s4Jd to 3s U per yard, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Is bjj|ck dress materials wo have sonio beautiliil fabrics jn slips, sorolls, and floral designs, 42 in'cli'eVwido, 2s lldtgdii Oil per yard | on unrivalled phoico of'Fre'np'li amazones, It lnohej widens Od tp ss"<Jd pes yard; and a very largo assortment of plain black French cashmeres and merinos from Is lid to 7s Cd per yard, at Te Aro House, Wellington.. _ And then we have the best dressmaking in tho cith ; havo long had two dressmaking rooms,, under very superior and efficient management, Our arrangements for the season are very complelp, and wo ean still turn out dresses in the highest stylo'of (ho .Wholesale' Family

reminded of the parade | tonight, Abaontoes will bo fined for non-attendance. : A ohuroh parade will also be held next Sunday. A dance wan held in tho Temperance hall last evening, about 30 couples being present, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves,

The anniversary tea-mooting -of the Groytown Presbyterian Church held on Tuesday last was a great success. At the tea and after moeting a most enjoyable time was spent. Mossrs R, Fairbrother and Son hayo lonsedtlio corner portion of tho eHop adjacent to .tho Marquis of Kormanby Hotel, Carterton, from Mr A. Grigg.and will open a general storo there on lit May. Tho firm's present businoss in South Oarterton will still bo continued. The ohoruß'es to bo rendered at the concert in aid of the MasJorton Football Club this evening will bo taken from "St Ceoilia's Day" and "Bed Cross Knight 1 ' by inenibor.i of the late Phil harmonic Society. TheOrchestia, also from the oil Bncioty, who aro performing are all requested to attend punctually, A meeting of tho Mastorton Early Closing Association was bold last night in the Oddfellow's Hall, Mr Jno. Graham in the chair. A circular was road from tho Wellington Association settiiiß forth the reasons for early closing. It was decided to print and oiroulato a number of copies of tho same. It was proposed to hold the next general meeting in a fortnight. Th» latest moans adopted by the Customs Department for swelling the revenue of the colony by placing a duty on parcels of wedding cake sent by post. Those who havo friends at a distance contemplating matrimony will therefore do well to adviiotheiu of this fact.

The following tenders have been received at tho Public Works Office, Wellington, for tho tunnels, fronts, aud lining contract on tho Wuodville-Pal-merston Bailway:—Accepted—Jonesand Peters, Ashurst, i 2182. Declined— P.Scally l \yoodville,l224liLuoni&Oo, Woodville, 12259; W, G. Basset, Palmorston North, £2035; Win. Forrest & Co., Auckland, i 2788, The Costley Homo for the aged poor l situated at Ono Tree Hill, Epsom, was formerly opened yesterday by His Excollency tho Earl of Onslow, in the presence of a l.irgo gathering of tho citaeiiß of Auckland and residents of tho surrounding districts. Tho Countess of Onslow accompanied His Excellency. The Qovornor delivered an address, in which ho spoko in the hhtlurt terms of the philaiithrophy and generosity of the late Jidward Oustley, by whoso munificence the homo had been built.

Tho bush in tho neighbourhood of Carterton is gradually becoming worked out, and throe of the sawmills m that locality aro to be transferred to more prolitablo country, Messrs Crahtreo and Sous, the Wellington engineers, aro now engaged in shifting Mr Price's mill from road to Mangainahoo, and it is understood that Waketin's mill, on the Iklvidero Hoad, is also shortly to be moved to tho same district. Tho third change is that of Mr J. Stevom' mill in the Bankßoad, which is going to llakare on tho Waingawa rivor m a few months time.

In connection with tho School of Design, it is proposed to havo an extra class on Saturday mornings for tho special benefit of teachers and scliool children, and others unable to attend the usual classes, provided a sufficient number come forward. Tho fees aro to be tho eame as for ovoning olasses, viz, ten shillings pe.- quarter. Intending pupils aro requested to send m their names to Miss Holmes on any Monday, Tuesday or Friday afternoon at the Institute In another column tho datcß on which the ordinary olasses recommence are notified by advertisement.

Wo remind our readers of the salo of travellers' samples which commences in the premises next tho Bank of Australasia to-day, The goods, which aro undnubtedly.some..oi.thecheapest and best ever seen in tho district, comprise: -Vases of Etruscan ware, Imari vases, Japanese, greon, and old gold ware, plush goods of all descriptions, trifoid bevelled rimmed mirrors (very choice), steel plato, autotype, and stereotypy pictures, Indian bronzes, statuettes, lilhgreo work-boxes, phques, bronze card trays, fans of nil descriptions, Indian gold wireworlt brackets, kouskiss perfuming fans, varied assortment ®f Japanese, American and Indian curiosities, The public should not fail to make early purchases, as the stock is limited,

Claroville was the scone of a wedding yesterday of somo local interest, wtmn Mr S. H. Ussher, of Fcatherstoii, who is woll known in tho AYnirarapa, was married to Miss Bertha Waldiu, of the Taratahi. Tho bride was given away by her brother in law, Mr James Smith, of Clnrovillo, and her two sisters, Mrs James Smith and Miss Ellen Waldin, acted as bridesmaids, Mr E, T. Usshor supported his brother as " best man." After the coromony the friends aud guests of Mr aud Mrs Usshor adjourned to a weddin? brsakfaßt at tJio residence of Mr James Smith, whore tho customary felicitous toasts wore duly homed. The Rev Mr Murray conducted the ceremony. Tho bride was attired in white, trimmed with pink satin, The bridesmaids wore wliitedresses, trimmed with blue.

A meeting of members of St. Mark's Church, Carterton, willing to assist in promoting tho coming gift auction was held .in tho Sunday School room last evening. Thore was a largo attendance including a number of ladies. In the absence of the Rev, Mr Ballachoy, Mr Fiuic was voted to tho chair. Tho Chairman and Secretary explained tho objects for which it was proposed to hold the auction. Mr Dnwnard suggested thi't tu Bccuro a contribution of £6 promised by Mr W. Booth, towardß tho painting if paid for by subscription, a tot ho opened for that special object and he offered to subscribe two poundß. Other gontlemon present at once joined in the idea, with the result that £lO was made up in the room, It is exported that tho further amo'int required will be '-aiaed without any difficulty. This unexpected and welcome turn necessitated a change in the programme, and the printed circulars were referred back for Amendment. Tho district was thoii divided intQ/niib-distiicts'aijt} onnvassors appointed to interview eyery church family, Mr Rupert Fairbrother having resigned tho Secretaryship owing to pressure of business, Mr'Vy Duwnard \yas elected tb'tlio Tho meeting ;then closed. '

A meeting of ocoditora in lha estate of Alexander Gri«j», of Greytown, baiter, was held in the Court House, Greytown, at 9,30 this moraine, Mr W. Sellar, Deputy Assignee, presiding. The statomout presented showed, liabilities £4ll 15s, and the assets 11(10. The principal creditors being W. J. Gaudy, £180; 0. Thomas and Co,, £2O; Chamberlain Bros., £B2; Phcenix Con. fettionery Company, £83145; Gray and Aldrioh, £10; Sliortt and Reid, •£2O; (). Htevens, £2O 4s; R. W. Tate, £loßs;'bub)3 under £lO, £4B 8s Bd. The assosts were stock''in trade'£lQ, horses and trap £2O, book debts £IOO, furnituro and tools £3O Tho bankrupt was examined by the Deputy Assignee as to his tradiug. He stated that; ho commenced business, about six years a?p 'witji lip P}H , Tp friends eiidofsqd bills' to'him/ tp flfifblij him to purchasn tho stock in tradn from Messrs Fuller and Jones, He unfortunately was in bad health a greater part ol the time, and for two years continuously so. stiriil?thetifuohflffaßill|iisßonß attended to tho business, He had kept a'cash if was pqfmaderiylitup to date, flisflanjf u|i tho balance, The book debts wore fairly valued, but as everyone.was aware jt was extremely difficult to collect small debts, especially if they had been standing fur some time. He could only attribute his insolvency to ill-health and being unablo to conduct his business personally. The Deputy Abswuco informed the. meeting that the effects would bo sold on Saturday 20th, and Mr F H Wood had received mxm¥ w tlo no, m also to em

Tho Thoatro Boyal Eink will bo open to-night.

A valuable horse is advertised for sale through our columns. ; A special meeting of the Mastorton Hospital Trusteos is to be held this afternoon*

A very successful praotico of tho opera "Les Cloches do Oornoville" was held by tho Operatio Society last evening.' We have to acknowledge receipt of a vory interesting account, in pamphlet form, of tho proceeding of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association for tho year ended 1889. In a letter written by him to Sir G Groy, Henry George regrets that bo will be unable to visit Now Zealand during his present tour of tho colonies, as his time will be fully occupied in Australia, and he intends to return to England by the Suez Canal about the end of May. The Minister of Education, MrT, Vf • Hislop,. addressed his constituents at Oamaru last evening, and was well received. No questions were asked, ami a vote ol thanks and confidence in the Ministry was passed unanimously,